80s
Defining “Fair is Fair” in 1985 Films
Every time I see a list of movies that came out in certain years in the ’80s, I’m amazed, and 1985 is no exception. So many movies that I still hold in high regard came CONTINUE READING…
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Bang Your Head: The Hard Rock and Heavy Metal of 1983
As we’re walking through the music of the 1983 Billboard charts every Wednesday, we would be remiss if we didn’t take a minute and recognize the contributions made by hard rock and heavy metal bands CONTINUE READING…
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The Real-Life Inspiration for Rocky Balboa
Chuck Wepner was a tough man. He learned to handle himself while working as a bouncer in the late ’50s. Then, while in the Marine Corps, he took up boxing. When his time in the CONTINUE READING…
80s
Favorite Dancing Scenes from ’80s Movies
This is the second part of a two-part feature. The first part was our Favorite “Singing” Scenes from ’80s movies. If you have not read that one yet, be sure to click on the link CONTINUE READING…
90s
A Look Back at Nick at Nite
This coming week will celebrate 35 years of Nick at Nite, the family-friendly programming block during the evening hours on Nickelodeon. On July 1, 1985, Nick at Nite launched with only a handful of shows CONTINUE READING…
80s
Favorite Singing Scenes from Non-Musical ’80s Movies
This is part one of a two-part TRN feature. Singing and dancing have played prominent roles in film throughout history and the ’80s decade is certainly no exception. This feature will countdown my favorite scenes CONTINUE READING…
80s
Rehearsal and Audition Footage from 1984’s The Karate Kid
I make it no secret that I am a huge fan of the original 1984 film The Karate Kid. I am not embarrassed to say that it is not only a guilty pleasure movie for CONTINUE READING…
80s
This is Starcade!
When I was a kid game shows were a key part of my TV viewing experience. Whether it was a sick day from school, vacation or summer break, if I was home during the day CONTINUE READING…
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The Greatest Vehicles in Wrestling History
This week TRN Podcast 048 covered classic vehicles from movies and TV shows of our pop culture memories. There were Batmobiles, The A-Team van, KITT and so much more. I gave my own picks to CONTINUE READING…
80s
Top 50 Cars and Trucks from ’80s Movies or TV Shows
When you bring up Cars in the ’80s, some might first think of the band of that name or possibly the song by Gary Numan. We’re not talking about Ric Ocasek and those Cars or any CONTINUE READING…
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Top Ten Things in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
The Empire Strikes Back premiered May 21, 1980. I was ten years old and could not wait to see it and though I remember having to wait a couple of weeks to see it in CONTINUE READING…
80s
The Star Wars Characters You’d Find In The Cantina
Every year on May the fourth, fans of the Star Wars series celebrate the movies that entertain so many of us. Even the most casual Star Wars fans will likely pop in a DVD or CONTINUE READING…
80s
Top Songs from the ’80s with Guy Names in the Title
Following up on our recent feature Top Songs from the ’80s with Girl Names in the Title, it was only fair to provide a similar list for the opposite sex. While there certainly are many CONTINUE READING…
80s
Top Songs from the ’80s with Girl Names in the Title
There is an episode of Family Guy in which “Stewie” is lamenting about a girl and writing a song to express his emotions. “Brian” came in to witness it and comments on how unoriginal it CONTINUE READING…
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‘We Are the World’ by USA for Africa
For this issue, we revisit the original “We Are the World” charity single which was penned by Lionel Richie with the late, great Michael Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones. The final recording by 46 CONTINUE READING…
